CNC Setup Machinist (Haas 3-Axis / 5-Axis) - 2nd Shift

🔎 At a glance

Company: ABC Sheet Metal
Location: Anaheim, CA 92806
Pay: $33-$45 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday-Thursday, 2:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Experience: 5-10 years
Machines: Haas 3-axis and 5-axis CNC mills
Controls: Haas
CAM Software: Mastercam

👍 Why join ABC Sheet Metal?

ABC Sheet Metal offers experienced machinists the opportunity to work on precision parts in a diversified Southern California manufacturing environment. The company supports customers across aerospace, defense, medical, commercial, electronics, oil and gas, packaging, construction, and other demanding industries, so the work is varied and technically meaningful.

This second-shift position is built around a four-day schedule, giving you three days off each week while still working a full-time schedule. You will work hands-on with Haas 3-axis and 5-axis mills, support complete setups, solve machining and workholding problems, and contribute directly to part quality and throughput. ABC Sheet Metal has served more than 3,000 customers and maintains AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 quality systems. For a self-sufficient setup machinist, this is an opportunity to use your experience, keep developing your 5-axis capabilities, and grow with a stable manufacturing team.

⚙️ What you'll be doing

• Set up and operate Haas 3-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Complete tooling, workholding, fixture, offset, and first-piece setup activities.
• Read blueprints, setup sheets, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Make basic G-code edits and review Mastercam-generated programs.
• Inspect work using micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and other precision tools.
• Build or modify custom fixtures, soft jaws, workholding, and setup tooling.
• Troubleshoot dimensional, tooling, setup, and surface-finish issues.
• Adjust offsets, speeds, feeds, and tooling to maintain quality and productivity.
• Use manual equipment such as a Bridgeport mill, band saw, and drill press when needed.
• Work with programming, quality, and supervision to improve setup time, cycle time, and part quality.

🛠️ Machines, controls & software

• Haas 3-axis vertical machining centers
• Haas 5-axis machining centers, including UMC-series equipment
• Haas controls and basic G-code editing
• Mastercam program review and basic programming support
• Micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and related inspection equipment
• Custom fixtures, soft jaws, and workholding

⭐ Shop highlights

• Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday
• Hands-on 3-axis and 5-axis setup work
• Diversified precision manufacturing environment
• Aerospace and defense work among several served industries
• AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 quality systems
• Opportunities to solve challenging setup and fixturing problems
• More than 3,000 customers served
• Stable, full-time employment
• Growth opportunities in advanced CNC manufacturing

🔩 Materials you'll work with

• Aluminum
• Stainless steel
• Titanium and other aerospace materials

✅ What we're looking for

Required:

• Approximately 6-8 years of CNC setup and machining experience.
• Hands-on experience setting up and operating Haas CNC mills.
• Experience with both 3-axis and 5-axis milling.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply GD&T.
• Ability to make basic G-code edits.
• Mastercam experience or the ability to review Mastercam-generated programs.
• Experience with in-process inspection and precision measuring tools.
• Experience with custom fixturing, workholding, soft jaws, and setup tooling.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently.

Preferred:

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Lathe setup or operating experience.
• Haas UMC-series 5-axis experience.
• Haas or Renishaw probing experience.
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 environment.
• Experience with Bridgeport mills, band saws, drill presses, and other conventional equipment.

👍 Why you'll like working here

You will have ownership of complete setups and the freedom to use your machining judgment. The work combines advanced 5-axis equipment with practical job-shop problem solving, including fixtures, soft jaws, tooling, inspection, and process improvement. The four-day schedule leaves every Friday open, while the broad customer base provides variety and stability. ABC Sheet Metal also offers health and dental coverage, a 401(k), paid vacation, and holiday pay.

💰 Pay, benefits & schedule

• Pay: $33-$45 per hour, based on experience.
• Shift: Second shift.
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 2:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; four 10-hour shifts.
• Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and holiday pay.

🏭 About ABC Sheet Metal

ABC Sheet Metal is a full-service metal fabrication and manufacturing company based in Anaheim, California. The company has served more than 3,000 customers and supports industries including aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, commercial products, electronics, heating and cooling, packaging, and construction.

Its in-house capabilities include CNC machining, laser cutting, forming and rolling, welding, punching, and engineering support. The machining department uses equipment that includes Haas VF-series 3-axis mills and Haas UMC-series 5-axis machining centers. ABC Sheet Metal works with a range of metals and combines machining with fabrication and secondary operations, allowing machinists to contribute to complete manufacturing solutions rather than isolated production steps.

Quality is supported by AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001:2015 systems, along with AWS welding credentials. The company’s diversified customer base, broad capabilities, and investment in modern CNC technology create a stable environment for machinists who value technical variety, accountability, and opportunities to expand their skills.

🚀 Apply today

If you are an experienced CNC setup machinist with Haas 3-axis and 5-axis experience, apply through hireCNC today. A resume is required; no cover letter or screening questions are needed.